Where is Animal Control located?
The Savannah Chatham Metropolitan Animal Control Shelter is located at 7215 Sallie Mood Drive, directly behind the Humane Society. Our hours are from 1 PM to 5 PM seven days a week, excluding holidays.

What do I do if I encounter a vicious dog?
If you have encountered a vicious dog or experienced a vicious dog attack, call 911. A police report is required. Your police department will then determine if Animal Control needs to be notified.

What should I do if I have a sick or injured animal and my vet is closed?
If you have a sick or injured animal and it is after normal business hours, please call 652-6501 or the Savannah Emergency Clinic at 355-6113.

I have a problem with a feral animal. What do I do?
If you need a trap to capture a feral animal, click here.

What if my pet is impounded on a holiday or a weekend or any day that inspections is closed?
Go to the shelter and identify the pet, and you will be given a pet release form. This form must be taken to the information desk at SCMPD headquarters located at Oglethorpe and Habersham. There you will pay the impound and boarding fee and will be given a receipt. Take the receipt back to the shelter to finish the process.

After I have my animal innoculated for rabies, am I required to do anything else?
Yes.Your animal must be registered and a tag issued and worn by the animal. This is both a City and County Ordinance. Animal Registration locations, and fees can be viewed here.